Project Detail |
The Tamarugal Solar Energy Project consists of SolarReserve’s industry leading CSP tower technology with molten salt thermal energy storage. This proven technology is able to provide reliable, non-intermittent electricity from solar energy 24-hours a day, without requiring any fossil fuel. In addition to zero-emissions, the project will help stabilize and lower electricity costs for Chilean families and businesses, while ensuring energy security for the country. PROJECT OVERVIEW Location: Tamarugal province, Tarapacá region (I) of Chile Technology: SolarReserves proprietary CSP tower technology with Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Size: 450 megawatts (MW) of baseload power Storage: 13 hours of full load storage (5.8 gigawatt hours (GWh) of energy storage) Electricity Production: Over 2,600 gigawatt hours (GWh) annually Dry cooling: Significantly reduces the use of water Project Status: Advanced development; fully permitted and shovel ready |